Data sheet AB-QM

Pressure Independent Control Valve

AB-QM valve equipped with an actuator is a control valve with full authority and automatic balancing function- flow limiter. Typical
applications are: Temperature control and permanent automatic balancing on terminal units (chillers airhandling units, fan coils,
induction units, chilled seillings, plate heat exchangers,..).

Features and Benefits: The AB-QM temperature control valve • Three required valve functions; control,
provides pressure independent regulation balance and flow limitation in one compact
of flow while also providing flow limiting valve design
system balance. The valve internally contains • Flow parameter is the only consideration,
a unique differential pressure regulator which reducing valve selection engineering
automatically adjusts to normal changes in • Constant regulation of flow limitation
system pressure from valves opening and through independent pressure balancing
closing or changing of pump speed. As a result • User adjustable flow setting for maximum
of maintaining a constant pressure for the flow limitation
control valve, valve authority is maintained at • Maintains linear characteristic of control
100% allowing for precise interaction with the voltage (0-10VDC) versus set flow rate when
temperature controller and unparalleled system Danfoss proportional actuators are applied.
operation as indicated by maintenance of the Actuator can be set for equal percentage
highest possible coil log mean temperature flow characterisitics
difference (ΔT). The valve is easily set and
adjusted to provide the precise flow required Benefits:
for the required control. Design calculation • The AB-QM valve combines two functions:
and commissioning effort normally required Balancing & Control decreasing
for control and balance valves are virtually installation costs
eliminated because of it automatic pressure • Through the automatic flow limiting
control regulator. A wide selection of actuators function, On valve adjustment of flow
is available for the AB-QM providing further reduces field commissioning
control features the valve, making it an ideal • Valve allows maximum coil and system
selection for the simplest of two position differential temperature drops for
control strategies or the precision required for optimum efficiency
modulating control and variable speed pump • Operation costs reduced as much as 90% or
optimization. more when properly applied with variable
speed pumping
Features: • “Plug and Play” for quick setup for balancing
• AB-QM stably controls flow through its range allowing immediate start up of unit
of operation unaffected by changes in • Commissioning accomplished without use of
system pressure specialized equipment
• 100% built-in control valve authority allows • Compact design allows installations in areas
lower pump head than traditional valves and with limited space such as stand alone fan
reduces energy consumption coils.

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Pressure Independent Control Valve

Technical Data:
Nominal Diameter ½” ¾” 1" 1¼”

Max flow (GPM)3.) 4 6.6 11 17.5

Diff. pressure 1.)
3 PSI - 60 PSI
Max. working pressure 300 PSI
Acc. to standard IEC 534 control range does to infinity as Cv
Control range
characteristic is linear
Control valve
Linear (could be converted by actuator to equal percentage)
characteristic
Leakage at 100 N No visable leakage
For shut off function Acc. to ISO 5208 class A - no visable leakage
Water and water mixtures with secondary coolants (like glycols) 2.)
Flow medium
for closed heating and cooling systems
Medium temperature -15°F to 250°F (-10°C to 120°C)
Connection Male NPT and Female solder tailpieces and gaskets or press fittings
Actuator M30 x 1.5
Materials of Construction
Body Brass (CuZn40Pb2 - CW 617N)
O-Ring EPDM
Springs W.Nr. 1.4568, W. Nr 1.4310
Cone (Pc) W.Nr.1.4305
Contact Seat (Pc) EPDM
with Plug (Cv) CuZn40Pb3 - CW 614N
water
Seat (Cv) CuZn40Pb2 - CW 617N
Screw Stainless Steel (A2)
Flat Gasket NBR
Sealing
Dimethacrylate Ester
Agent
Plastic parts POM
External
Screws CuZn39Pb3 - CW 614N; W.Nr. 1.4310; W.Nr. 1.4401
1. ΔP across valve body P1-P3 (min~max)
2. Always confirm the application with the coolant manufacturer.
3. The max flow may be reduced with the combination of different actuators, please refer to the
"recommended actuator" datasheet for more detail.
Pc- Pressure controller part
Cv- Control valve part

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Technical Data (Cont.):

Nominal Diameter 1½" 2" 2½” 3” 4” 5” 6”

Max flow (GPM) 33 55 88 123 167 396 638

Diff. pressure 1.) 4 PSI - 60 PSI
Max. working pressure 250 PSI 300 PSI
Acc. to standard IEC 534 control range does to infinity as Cv
Control range
characteristic is linear
Control valve
Linear (characterized by actuator to equal percentage)
characteristic
Leakage acc. to Max. 0.01 % of Cv Max. 0.01% of
Max. 0.05% of Cv at 112 lbf
standard IEC 534 at 150 lbf Cv at 225lbf
Acc. to ISO 5208 class A - no visible
For shut off function -
leakage
Water and water mixtures with (secondary coolants) for closed
Flow medium
oxygen tight systems
Medium temperature -15°F to 250°F (-10°C to 120°C)
Spindle Stroke,
0.4" (10.2) 0.6" (15.2) 1" (25.4)
in (mm)
Flange - ISO 250 PSI Flange, gasket provided with valve for installation
Connection
Actuator Danfoss standard
Materials of Construction
Body Grey iron EN-GJL-250 (GG25)
Membrane EPDM W.Nr.1.4571 EPDM
O-Ring EPDM
Springs W.Nr. 1.4568, W. Nr. 1.4310 W.Nr. 1.4401 W. Nr 1.4310
Contact Cone (Pc) CuZn40Pb3 - CW 614N, W.Nr.1.4305 W.Nr.1.4404NC W.Nr.1.4021
with
water Seat (Pc) W. Nr 1.4305 W.Nr.1.4027
Cone (Cv) CuZn40Pb3 - CW 614N W.Nr.1.4404NC W.Nr.1.4021
Seat (Cv) W.Nr. 1.4305 W.Nr. 1.4027
Screw Stainless Steel (A2) W.Nr.1.1181
Flat Gasket NBR Graphite gasket Non asbestos
1. ΔP across valve body P1-P3 (min~max)
2. Always confirm the application with the coolant manufacturer.
Pc- Pressure controller part
Cv- Control valve part

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Recommended Actuators: Electronic Actuators for AB-QM

Travel Adaptable to:
Code No. Style Power Signal
Speed ½"- ¾" 1"- 1¼ 1½"- 2" 2½"- 4" 5"- 6"
1600s/in
082F1222 TWA-Z On/Off ◊ ◊◊
(64s/mm)
ABNM-Z,
requires 0-10 750s/in
082F1094 ◊ ◊◊
082F1072 V DC (30s/mm)
adapter
3-point 600s/in
082H8056 AMV 110NL  
floating (24s/mm)
24Vac
0-10 600s/in
082H8057 AME 110NL  
V DC (24s/mm)
300s/in
082H8048 AMI 140 2-point  
(12s/mm)
0-10 275s/in
082H3075 AME 15 QM  
V DC (11s/mm)
0-10 200s/in
082H3078 AME 55 QM 
V DC (8s/mm)
Maximum close off pressure for all actuators is 90psi (6.2 bar)
◊ Up to 70% of Max Flow
◊◊ Up to 55% of Max Flow
Additional electronic actuators options are available for the AB-QM. Other actuator options are modu-
lating or floating with spring return with or without feedback. Refer to the AB-QM actuator data sheet
for full selection and information.

Thermostatic Operators for Heating Applications, only for 1/2" and 3/4" valves*
Code No. Style Description Sensor Capillary
013G5034 Valve mounted dial and sensor Built-in -
RAE-K
013G5036 Valve mounted dial with remote sensor Remote 6.5ft (2m)
013G5458 FEV-Z Combined remote mounted dial and sensor Remote 26ft (8m)
Required spindle extension adapter when isntalling thermostatic
003Z0248 N/A
operators onto AB-QM, 5 pcs.
* Limited to 30% of maximum flow rate for AB-QM

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Ordering Information:
Max. Flow
AB-QM Code No. Size
(GPM)

003Z0302 ½" 4

003Z0303 ¾" 6.6

003Z0304 1" 11
Without P/T Plugs 003Z0305 1¼" 17.5

003Z0700 1½" 33

003Z0710 2" 55
With P/T Plugs

Tail pieces are required.

Locking Ring Code No. Description

Locking Ring - installed to inhibit the unintentional

003Z0236 changing of the AB-QM valve setting.
(For use with ½"-1¼" AB-QM valves only)

AB-QM THREADED TAILPIECE KITS (two kits required per valve)

Code No. Size Connection Type Description

003Z0282 1/2”
003Z0283 3/4”
003Z0284 1” One Nut + One
NPT (Male) Threaded Tailpiece +
003Z0285 1-1/4” One Gasket
TBA 1-1/2”
TBA 2”

AB-QM SOLDER TAILPIECE KITS (two kits required per valve)

Code No. Size Connection Type Description

003Z0292 1/2"
003Z0293 3/4"
One Nut +
003Z0294 1" One Solder
Solder
003Z0295 1-1/4" Tailpiece + One
Gasket
TBA 1-1/2"
TBA 2"
Tail pieces with press fittings are available upon request.

NOTE: AB-QM valves and tailpiece kits sold separately. Two tailpiece kits required per valve.
Ordering Example
Requirement: 1/2” solder AB-QM valve.
Order: One (1) 003Z0312 valve and two (2) 003Z0292 1/2” solder tailpiece kits.

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Ordering Information: Max Flow Flange

(Cont'd) AB-QM Code No. Size
(GPM) Connection
003Z0702 2½" 88

003Z0703 3" 123

003Z0704 4" 167

With P/T Plugs

PN16
003Z0705 5" 396

003Z0706 6" 638

With P/T Plugs

Flange adapters and gaskets are required.

ISO Flange Sets for use with AB-QM Valves

ISO
Code No. Size Description
Flanges / Gaskets

D2576-16-065 2½"
D2576-16-080 3”

D2576-16-100 4” ISO Flange

D2576-16-125 5”

D2576-16-150 6”

2½"
3”
Supplied with 4”
Gasket for ISO Flange
Valves 5”

6”

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Pressure Independent Control Valve

Air handling unit Fan coil unit

Application: The AB-QM is a versatile device that can be simple proportional control will not accurately
used as an actuated or non-actuated balance regulate these systems. Using control integral
valve. With an actuator mounted to the AB-QM action alone to adjust for this requires skill and
the assembly is a pressure independent control extra commissioning to properly match the
valve. Utilizing a proportioning controller, the required settings to the application, sometimes
AB-QM creates a robust and stable energy over several seasons of operation. The AB-QM
management sub system using only the differential pressure regulator acts as an extra
required flow and energy to offset facility heat sub-master controller and makes tuning the
transfer gains and losses. main controllers easier and less time consuming.

Traditional hydronic systems utilize a series Smaller building HVAC sub-systems such as
of design decisions including constant speed fan coil units, or terminal unit heating coils and
flat curved pumps to maintain a stable system newer modern designs such as chilled beams
operating pressure and predictable valve or radiant cooling panels greatly benefit from
and control operation. Utilization of variable AB-QM application even when applied with
speed drives on pumps creates a constantly simple thermostatic operation. The flow ranges
fluctuating system pressure making valve flow of the AB-QM are designed to correspond to
unpredictable. Tuning temperature controllers flow rates typically applied in pipe sizing and
becomes difficult and energy is wasted rather selection. This makes control valve selection
than saved due to the valve flow never being simple and easy; If a ¾” pipe is selected (typically
correct. between 1½ - 4 gallons per minute) select either
a ½” or ¾” AB-QM and set it for the required
The integrated AB-QM differential pressure flow. No pressure calculations are required, valve
regulator virtually eliminates the problem authority doesn’t need to be calculated and no
of fluctuating pressures on control valve calculations have to be performed to pre-set
performance. The AB-QM regulator immediately a balancing valve. If extra flow is determined
reacts to all changes in system pressure creating to be required while tuning the installation, it’s
the stability to make the valve flow and control easy for the commissioning agent to reset the
predictable. The end result is controllers and AB-QM for any flow up to the rated range of
valves work as intended, not as they normally the valve. The HVAC units and controllers will
do, out of control. Energy is saved taking benefit from greatly enhanced ability to control,
advantage of the greatly reduced amount of with no overflow. In a study of a large hotel with
flow required for heat transfer of full valve fan coils comparing a two position conventional
authority for an air handling unit (AHU), fan coil, control valve with static balancing from typical
etc. With the AB-QM the required designed flow circuit setter style manual valves and simple
to the AHU is met, subsequently simplifying the on-off thermostatic control, the application
balancing of the system. This makes application of AB-QM with the same type of control was
of the AB-QM ideal for HVAC system applications shown to reduce required water flow sixty one
such as air handling units. Air handling units percent even though the valve was cycled
react quickly to changes in the building load and from full flow to no flow. This is because natural

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Pressure Independent Control Valve

Application (Cont.): pressure fluctuations and time lags in the piping with application of this enhanced control as it
system caused the conventional valve to always is a normal component of most applied control
overflow, even though balanced. The dynamic systems in newer construction. AB-QM allows
regulator of the AB-QM never allowed overflow hydronic HVAC systems to achieve the green
to the coil and reduced the time lags associated and sustainable performance envisioned by
with excessive flow rates. If proportional their designers and owners. Owners benefit in
controllers were applied to properly match significant reductions in commissioning time,
required flow rate to coil heat transfer, even energy cost in operation from reduced flow and
more flow and energy could have been saved. less maintenance once the building is operating
Often times, there is no extra cost associated and occupied.

Valve Operation/Design:

Function:
The AB-QM combines aspects
of both a differential pressure
controller and a control valve
into a single valve.

P1 Available pressure
P2 Regulated inlet pressure to
control valve
P3 Exit pressure of valve
1 Stuffing box
2 Spindle
3 Plastic ring
4 Control valve plug
5 Diaphragm
6 Regulator Spring
7 Regulator cone
8 Regulator seat

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Differential Pressure Flow enters the valve through the differential being counter balanced by return pipe static
Regulator: pressure regulator, which maintains a constant pressure eliminating the potential damage to
pressure difference across the control valve the regulator diaphragm found in other types of
orifice. As pressure increases or decreases regulators.
entering the valve in reaction to changes in
flow and pump speed in the piping system (P1), A nominal 3-5 psi differential is required from
the regulator diaphragm is balanced with the P1 to P3 for the valve and flow regulator
force of the spring keeping a constant pressure operation. The regulator controls a range of
difference (P2-P3) between the water entering system pressure to 60 psi differential (140 Ft.
the temperature control valve and the leaving Hd.). Under normal system operation such as
side of the valve. Whenever the pressure in variable speed pumping, as system flow
across the valve changes the hollow cone of is reduced, controlled pump speed reduces
the pressure regulator is displaced to a new the system differential pressure (head) of the
position which brings a new equilibrium and pump. In constant speed pumping applications
therefore keeps the differential pressure at a reductions in system flow may result in
constant level. The unique arrangement of the increased system differential pressure (head)
regulator always keeps pressure in equilibrium of the pump. Consult Danfoss if pump shutoff
on the diaphragm. Even when the control valve head exceeds 140 Ft. Hd. to prevent potential
completely closes, piping system static pressure valve damage.
is equalized with supply pipe static pressure

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Control Valve Flow The linear characteristic of the valve allows for
STROKE
STROKE
Coefficient and application flexibility. Stroke limitation allows
Characteristic, Cv: 100%
the maximum flow of the valve to be adjusted.
80% Control performance is not compromised by
the stroke limitation; On-Off controls are not
affected as they cycle between full and no
flow; Proportional control actuators available
50%
for AB-QM self calibrate aligning the valve
stroke and control signal. Maintaining a linear
characteristic allows for the predictability
required to characterize the control signal when
needed in application. Signal characterization
Q, Cv
Q,Kv is optimally done in the controller, but may be
50% 80% 100% done through an available actuator which allows
matching to the heat transfer characteristic.

Flow Adjustment: Example:

Required flow rate:

Red 2.4 GPM

Selected valve size:

½” Maximum Flow (Qmax)= 4 GPM

Set the valve to 60% to achieve 2.4GPM through

the valve.
Required flow from the ½"- 1¼" is easily adjusted
without special tools; Danfoss recommends a presetting range from
20 % to 100 %. Factory presetting is 100 %.
• Remove the blue protective cap or mounted
actuator on the AB-QM to uncover the flow By turning the valve counter clockwise flow
setting scale. turning would increase the flow value while
• The setting scale values of 100% (Open) clock wise would decrease it. When valve is set
to 0% (Closed) reflect flow percentages of to 80 % or more the red ring becomes visible.
the maximum flow capable through the
sized AB-QM.
• Adjust the required flow of the valve by
lifting the grey collar and turning the collar
to the percentage of required valve flow.
Release the collar and the valve is set.

Larger Sizes:
Require adjustment with 1 ½"- 4" Sizes 1 ½"- 4" Sizes
cresent wrench or allen key.

5"- 6" Sizes

+

+ –

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Valve Authority: Valve authority can be simply defined as the were selected for 125 Feet of Head, and the
pressure drop of the control valve divided by “5 PSI” rule were applied, then the authority
the pressure drop of the system it serves e.g. calculation would be;
the pipes, fittings, coils and other devices that
become a part of the system. ΔPV
A=
ΔPV + ΔPS
ΔPValve
A= ΔPV = 5 x 2.31 = 11.55
ΔPValve + ΔPSystem
ΔPS = 125 - 11.55 = 113.45
As a percentage ratio from 0%-100% the only 11.55
A= = 0.092 or 9.2%
operating condition that will ever allow the 11.55 + 113.45
valve to operate with 100% authority is the
laboratory condition and standardized test A conventional valve with an equal percentage
arrangement that is used to determine the flow characteristic functions as if it is a linear valve
coefficient (CV ) of the valve and its flow control in this system! The integrated differential
characteristic. In standardized valve tests the pressure regulator of the AB-QM essentially
pressure drop across the valve is controlled to creates the same operating condition utilized
maintain a constant pressure drop across the for standardized valve rating tests in the
valve as it is operated and measured. When field overcoming the hydraulic effects of the
conventional valves are used in application the piping system components through its active
standard test conditions don’t exist, pressure control regulation. The linear characteristic
is not controlled on each valve, and the of the valve is maintained as linear in the
valve operation is influenced by the pressure standards lab and the field. Enhanced range
drops of all of the other system components. of control is achieved by limiting the stroke
Conventional valves show distortions to their of the control valve to balance instead of an
standard test characteristics as shown. This extra internal orifice which would reduce the
makes tuning controllers difficult in the field control valve authority at low flows. When an
if the valve has not been selected accounting equal percentage characteristic is required for
for valve authority and coil heat transfer superior modulating control, the control signal
characteristics. from the controller should be “scaled”. Either an
actuator that allows user scaling to fit the proper
control signal characteristic to the controlled
100% coil heat transfer characteristic is applied, or
a simple math routine is implemented in the
90%
controller to modify the normally linear output
80%
Authority of the proportional control algorithm to the
70% 10% complementary signal required for the coil. The
coil design and selection and thus the hydronic
60%
Authority system design that follows it is the determining
% Branch Flow

33%
50% factor in linearizing the control signal, with
40% low water side design ΔT (10°F -20°F) having
Authority
30%
50%
100% characteristics that are highly curved, and high
ΔT (60°F) as found in high efficiency condensing
20%
boiler hot water system design more linear
10% characteristics. Your Danfoss hydronic system
0%
professional is your technical resource for
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% assistance should you require more knowledge
% Valve Lift in this area.

“Rules of thumb” have been utilized over the

years with recommendations such as “Utilize
a 5 psi pressure drop for valve flow coefficient
selection”. The pressure drop of a system is
equal to the operating head of the pump at
design conditions. As an example if a pump

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Service/Installation: Typical hydronic system design In addition, it is considered good practice to

recommendations and specifications for coil provide flexible connections to the coil to ease
application typically require components Installation time and allow for minor positioning
for coil isolation, test and balance pressure adjustment of the piping system and any
and temperature measurement, union pipe expansion or contraction issues.
connection and a dirt and sediment strainer.

Typical System Design

The AB-QM coil package allows for all required service to the control valve packing ever be
piping connections and is available in several required, the AB-QM features a back seating
configurations adaptable to all project plug design that allows for the packing to be
installations. In addition, it is delivered to the removed and replaced without removal of the
installing agency packaged and tagged for the valve from the system. The AB-QM may also be
specific coil installation. The coil and control fitted with an optional manual service handle.
devices are easily serviceable through the
included ball service valves, and ease installation Under normal operation, the connected
through the variety of union tail piece sizes actuator shields the flow setting mechanism and
and pipe configurations, reducing the required prevents unauthorized adjustment. As an added
fittings from larger riser piping sizes to that for precaution, the flow setting mechanism can be
the smaller coil branch piping . When a strainer locked with an optional locking ring to prevent
is included, the optional capped ball drain valve tampering with flow settings. The locking ring is
allows for hose connection and back flushing inserted in a groove below the scale. The locking
of the strainer. Pressure/Temperature reading ring hinders the ability for the grey plastic
ports allow all commissioning measurements to setting ring to lift ensuring no possible changes
be read and recorded. to the AB-QM’s setting.

The actuator for the AB-QM is a standard

M30 x 1.5 connection with 5.5 mm lift allowing
for a variety of actuators to be applied. Should

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Typical Specification: Revised Construction Specification Institute b. provide regulator incorporating EPDM
standard numbering is utilized. The specifier is diaphragm, stainless steel spring and
advised to coordinate product provision with pressure control disc. Pressure control seat
other specialty specification areas as more than shall be brass construction with vulcanized
one may apply. The model for this specification EPDM.
and suggested placement is based on the “Unified c. provide counterbalance of supply pipe
Facilities Guide Specifications” downloadable from pressure to return pipe pressure across
the Whole Building Design Guide web site (www. diaphragm to prevent diaphragm damage
wbdg.org) and found under the “Documents & when control valve is closed
References” specifications library. The WBDG web d. provide user adjustable maximum flow
site is offered as an assistance to the building within valve control range; Adjustment
community by the National Institute of Building method shall indicate percentage of valve
Sciences (NIBS) through funding support of several flow range and utilize spring locked method
US government agencies. of adjustment.
e. regulate internal control valve differential
SECTION 23 09 23 pressure to provide 100% control valve
DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL FOR HVAC AND OTHER authority.
LOCAL BUILDING SYSTEMS f. shall have linear flow characteristic.
g. provide back seated globe design to allow
PART 2 PRODUCTS service of packing under pressure without
leakage.
2.6 AUTOMATIC CONTROL VALVES h. provide entering to leaving (P1-P3) pressure
control across valves ½” – ¾” in size from 3PSI
Valves shall have stainless-steel stems and stuffing – 60PSI.
boxes with extended necks to clear the piping i. provide entering to leaving (P1-P3) pressure
insulation. Valve bodies shall meet ASME B16.34 control across valves 1” – 1¼” in size from
or ASME B16.15 pressure and temperature class 3PSI – 60PSI.
ratings based on the design operating temperature j. provide entering to leaving (P1-P3) pressure
and 150 percent of the system design operating control across valves 1½” – 2” in size from
pressure. 4PSI – 60PSI.
Unless otherwise specified or shown, valve leakage k. provide union connections
shall meet FCI 70-2 Class IV leakage rating (0.01 l. utilize stainless steel internal trim with brass
percent of valve Kv). Unless otherwise specified globe and seat.
or shown, valves shall be two way pressure m. utilize threaded actuator connection
independent globe-style bodies. Unless otherwise n. flow requirements shall be sized to provide
specified: nominal body selection no more than one
a. bodies for valves 2 inches and smaller shall size smaller to corresponding nominal pipe
be brass or bronze, with union ends connection.
b. bodies for valves 2 to 3 inches shall be of a. ½” bodies shall be utilized for ½” and may
brass, bronze or iron. be utilized for ¾” pipe connection and flow less
c. bodies for valves 2.5 inches and larger shall than 4 GPM.
be provided with flanged-end connections. b. ¾” bodies may be utilized for ¾” pipe and
d. valve and actuator combination shall be may be applied to 1” pipe connection with
normally open or normally closed as shown. flow less than 6.6 GPM.
c. 1” bodies may be utilized for 1” pipe and
2.6.1 Two-Way Pressure Independent Globe may be applied to 1¼” pipe connection with
Valve flow less than 11 GPM.
d. 1¼” bodies may be utilized for 1¼” and may
Two-way modulating valves used for liquids. be applied to 1½” pipe connection with flow
The valve shall be two way globe style with less than 17.5 GPM.
integrated differential pressure control regulator. e. 1½” bodies may be utilized for 1½” pipe
Where indicated modulating proportional valve and may be applied to 2” pipe connection with
application shall utilize controller or actuator to flows less than 33 GPM.
match required control signal to complement f. Flows less that 55 GPM may use 2” bodies.
controlled coil heat transfer characteristic for linear g. Flows less than 88 GPM may use 2-1/2”
control. The valve shall; bodies.
h. Flows less than 123 GPM may use 3” bodies.
a. provide integrated pressure regulator; i. Flows less than 167 GPM may use 4” bodies.
regulator to control pressure across control j. Flows less than 396 GPM may use 5” bodies.
valve orifice. k. Flows less than 638 GPM may use 6” bodies.

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Typical Specification (Cont.): 2.6.2 Duct-Coil and Terminal-Unit-Coil; Hot and

Chilled Water Systems

Control valves utilized for controlled flows shall

be proportionally modulated. Control valve shall
be integrated into coil assembly package. Coil
assembly package shall conform to requirements
of other common valves as specified in Section 23
05 15 Common Piping For HVAC. Coil assembly
package shall;

a. provide integrated ball valve and wye

pattern strainer. Strainer shall be #20 mesh.
Strainer valve shall provide pressure and
temperature measurement port with
integrated positive shutoff gland seal.
Strainer valve shall have plugged ¼” female
NPT accessory port. Strainer valve shall
provide integrated ¼” ball drain valve with
cap and common hose connection. Strainer
valve shall provide integrated union
connection and tailpiece. Strainer valve shall
be provided to match flow requirements for
connected control valve.
b. provide union connection entering and
leaving piping of coil. Union connection
fitting shall include three accessory
¼” female NPT tapped ports for test and
other HVAC devices. Provide pressure and
temperature measurement port with
integrated positive shutoff gland seal in
unions entering and leaving coil. Provide
manual air vent in union leaving coil. Provide
¼” threaded plugs in all unused union ports.
Provide union nut, tailpiece and o-ring seal,
or appropriate connectors to flexible piping.
c. provide ball shutoff valve with integrated
union. Valve shall provide pressure and
temperature measurement port with
integrated positive shutoff gland seal. Valve
shall have plugged ¼” female NPT accessory
port. Provide union nut, tailpiece and o-ring
seal, or appropriate connectors to flexible
piping.
d. provide flexible piping for connection to
coil. Piping shall be configured such that
unions are hard mounted to coil either
directly or with elbows as appropriate to
allow straight flexible connection without
ninety degree change in direction. Flexible
pipe shall be mounted between coil union
and control valve or strainer valve.

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Pressure Independent Control Valve

Dimensions:
AB-QM ½"- 1¼"

H1
H2
L1

H4
H3

TWA-Z + AB-QM AMV (E) 110 NL + AB-QM

ABNM + AB-QM AMI 140 + AB-QM

Valve Dimensions, in (mm) Weight

size L1 L2* H1 H2 H3 H4 lb (kg)
2.56 4.69 2.95 0.98 4.33 5.71 1.06
½”
(65) (119) (75) (25) (110) (145) (0.50)
3.23 5.60 3.03 1.30 4.53 5.91 1.43
¾”
(82) (142) (77) (33) (115) (150) (0.65)
4.09 6.82 3.5 1.65 5.12 6.50 3.20
1”
(104) (173) (88) (42) (130) (165) (1.45)
5.12 8.12 4.02 1.97 5.71 7.09 4.87
1 ¼”
(130) (206) (102) (50) (145) (180) (2.20)
*L1, Length varies with selected tailpiece. Dimensions shown are approximate and should be verified
to application and selected valve kit

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Pressure Independent Control Valve

Design:
1. Shut off screw
2. Main spring AB-QM 1½"- 2"
3. Membrane
4. DP cone
5. Seat
6. Valve body
7. Control valve cone
8. Locking screw
9. Scale
10. Stuffing box
11. Spindle

AB-QM 2½"- 4"

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Pressure Independent Control Valve

Dimensions: AB-QM 1½"- 2" L1 AME 15 QM + AB-QM

H5
H1

b
H2

Valve Dimensions, in (mm) Weight

size L1 H1 H2 H5 lb (kg)
4.3 7.6 6.9 12.4 15
1½”
(110) (192) (174) (315) (6.9)
5.1 7.6 6.9 12.4 17
2”
(130) (192) (174) (315) (7.8)
*L1, Length varies with selected tailpiece. Dimensions shown are approximate and should be verified
to application and selected valve kit

AB-QM 2½ " - 4" AME 15 QM + AB-QM

Valve Dimensions, in (mm) Weight

size L1 H1 H2 H5 lb (kg)
11.4 9.2 6.8 14.7 84
2 ½”
(290) (233) (172) (373) (38)
12.2 9.3 7.0 14.8 99
3"
(310) (236) (177) (376) (45)
13.8 9.8 7.4 15.3 126
4"
(350) (249) (187) (389) (57)

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Pressure Independent Control Valve

Design (Cont.'d):
1. Valve body AB-QM 5"
2. Valve seat
3. DPC cone
4. Cv cone
5. Controller casting
6. Rolling diaphragm
7. Adjusting screw
8. Bellow for pressure relief
on DPC cone

AB-QM 6"

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Pressure Independent Control Valve

Dimensions (Cont.):
AB-QM 5" AB-QM 6"

AME 55 QM +AB-QM 5" AME 55 QM +AB-QM 6"

Valve Dimensions, in (mm) Weight

size L1 H1 H2 H5 lb (kg)
15.75 9.1 20.4 20 188
5"
(400) (232) (518) (507) (85.3)
18.9 10.6 18.3 20.4 304
6"
(480) (268) (465) (518) (138)

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Pressure Independent Control Valve

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